Mark L. Smith

Replidyne, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing innovative anti-infective products. The company's new drug application (NDA) for its lead product, faropenem medoxomil, has been accepted for standard review by the FDA. Faropenem medoxomil is an orally available antibiotic for the treatment of community acquired infections, such as respiratory tract infections. Other development programs include higher dose/shorter course therapy, additional ndications for adults and a pediatric formulation of faropenem medoxomil. The ompany’s pipeline also includes a topical anti-bacterial product, REP8839, hich has a novel mechanism of action for addressing the major challenge of ethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The company also has iscovery programs directed to the inhibition of bacterial DNA replication, which could result in therapies to treat a wide range of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The company is headquartered in Louisville, CO

Part of Sanofi, Genetrix, Inc. is a genetics testing research company. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Genetrix was acquired by Genzyme Corp., part of Sanofi from April 08, 2011 on May 06, 1996 for $39.20 million.

Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Nabi Biopharmaceuticals develops and manufactures biopharmaceutical products. It focuses on the development of vaccines addressing unmet medical needs, including gram-positive bacterial infections and nicotine addiction. The Nicotine Addiction area develops NicVAX, which is an innovative and proprietary investigational vaccine for the treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of smoking relapse based on patented technology. Nabi Biopharmaceuticals was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

Nantenergy, Inc. provides energy storage products. It develops a breakthrough rechargeable metal-air battery, which contains energy metals and utilizes free atmospheric oxygen to store large amounts of energy. The firm’s products include back-up power, diesel generator replacement, electric grid optimization, and renewable energy integration. The company was founded by Cody Friesen in 2011 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.